Jersey City man shot in car fighting for his life: officials

A 26-year-old Jersey City man is fighting for his life after being shot in the upper body on Jewett Avenue at 4 a.m. yesterday, officials said.

The victim was sitting in his car near West Side Avenue when he was shot and he was rushed to the Jersey City Medical Center, where he is listed in critical condition, Jersey City Police spokesman Robert McHugh said.

The shooting is being investigated by the Jersey City Police Department and the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office's Homicide Squad.

A resident of the neighborhood, whose car was damaged in the incident, said he was told by police that the victim lost control of his vehicle after being shot. The victim's car crashed into the resident's car, causing significant damage to the right side of his vehicle.

"It's crazy, something like this happening here," the man said.

Another resident, who also did not want to be named, had a similar reaction.

"This is the quietest block you'd ever want to live on," the woman said.